FOXBORO — The information on heart David Andrews isn’t fairly as ominous because it appeared following the Patriots’ win over the Jets Sunday.
Andrews underwent a collection of exams Monday on a listed thigh damage, which present he might return late within the season or doubtlessly for the playoffs, a supply confirmed to the Herald.
The supply stated the door was by no means closed on a attainable return, which is nice information for the Patriots. Based on the state of his locker Monday afternoon, Andrews was at Gillette Stadium, presumably to get a soar on remedy. It’s unclear whether or not the Pats will place him on injured reserve.
Andrews suffered the damage within the first quarter of Sunday’s win over the Jets whereas blocking a display screen play. He stood hunched over for a time, earlier than needing assist to stroll off the sector and down a set of stairs into the locker room. Veteran backup James Ferentz changed him for the remainder of the sport.
Andrews simply returned after lacking the earlier two video games with a concussion. He was anticipated to assist fortify a Patriots offensive line that struggled mightily throughout his absence and did once more Sunday. Ferentz is predicted to begin in his place once more Thursday night time at Minnesota.
“I think David is a great player, great teammate, great leader. Definitely tough (to lose him),” Patriots quarterback Mac Jones stated following the sport, “however I feel James does an important job when he’s in there. He’s a really sensible soccer participant, performs with a whole lot of effort.
“Obviously, you’re going to have to shuffle some guys around. We had some injuries again. But that’s football.”
The NFL Network first reported Andrews might return later this yr after initially reporting the crew feared it was season-ending.
Source: www.bostonherald.com